Here are some book ideas for the holidays. Anything by Lionel Davidson if you like high adventure such as Kolymsky Heights, The Sun Chemist and The Night of Wenceslas. For music lovers I found a handy Musician's Guide to Reading and Writing Music by Dave Stewart, a writer and rock muscian. For those that are feeling the cold try reading Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford. If you have an interest in Clocks and Watches, Eric Bruton has written an interesting History; well illustrated and most informative. For the artists out there try the book called Colour by Victoria Finlay; everything you want to know about paint and pigments.
Enjoyed reading a book about Glenn Gould entitled A romance on three legs; Glenn's search for the perfect concert grand. The author is Hafner; sorry can't remember her first name but I know she is a writer for the New York Times. The book was a great read and I couldn't wait to buy some of Glenn's recordings. I hope to learn to enjoy music by Arnold Schoenberg.
This puppy is in the limelight and enjoying all the attention. My sister couldn't resist the charm of this pleaser. I paid a flying visit to RMC Kingston, my old college, last Wednesday and enjoyed a walkabout the grounds. It was an opportunity to see the place without thousands of others competing for photo opportunities. I am proudly wearing my teeshirt, a memento of our visit.
We attended a moving memorial service earlier this month. It was the first time we had sat up in the balcony seats, a bird's eye view for a change. Of course there was a piper who played a lament and the singing of Glengarry My Home. The sun shone brightly on a cemetery that was a blaze of colour with all the flowers at the gravestones.
I am still collecting timepieces and figurines plus other odds and ends at local auctions. The long weekend in Ontario kept me busy. I now have a small Persian rug for the bare floor where I sleep and an oilpainting of an idyllic mountain scene; what Dorothy would describe as chocolate box style. Dinky Doo was the only figurine that came my way. The Abbey is a great place to visit and enjoy a concert or art exhibit at Glen Nevis. The last week has been hot and sunny and thunderstorm free. Bye bye...
Dorothy has discovered an art supply shop in Vankleek Hill and is very happy with her purchases. She said, 'They were good value and made in Canada'. For a change it didn't rain and the sunroom is now an art studio. Subjects include an Indian Temple and hollyhocks growing by our patio.
Gerry Swift invited me to The Abbey for the Arts this afternoon. Here are a couple of his artworks above. I bought two small paintings, one by Gerry and and another by Cristian of Reuben's Muse. Both works of women at the Beauy and Beast exhibit. We try to keep busy. Bye bye
I am back in the Toyota camp. I like the look of the vehicle and its retro pretensions. It's fun to drive straight ahead, but it's not so easy to back-up and turn around in close country. The colour of our FJ Cruiser is royal blue with a white top; this should make it easier for you to avoid me on the roads and byways of Glengarry.
We just caught sight of two white-tail deer grazing in our front field. A nice welcome home as the wanderers return to the farm on a dry sunny evening. There is no place like home.... Bye bye
We have just returned from a drive into strawberry country; the sad thing was the strawberries weren't ripe. I remember Saudi princes paid top dollar for Irish strawberries. I hope they were ripe. The scenery along the King's Road is a delight when looking south towards the Adirondacks. We had another major thunderstorm last night. the gods in their heaven are upset.
On St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec, our good neighbours to the North and East, we have chosen to show the national flag of Canada. A wren is taking care of her family on our porch; she is like the red hen and keeps extremely busy caring for her young. The Baltics Corners sign has gone missing. I wonder who has it?
Donna Marsh is an artist with great colour sense coupled with a sense of humour. We recently acquired these two paintings at the Skelly Gallery in St. Eugene. The second painting hangs at the top of the stairs and you can't miss it. The other is front and centre in our family room and is titled 'Zurich is Stained. The second painting is called 'Black Cars on Hot Parking Lots.
I have been reading the Adventures of Don Quixote and include some scenes of interest. It has been said of this book which was published in the 17th century that it heralded the classic novel form as we know it today. The language and style are unusual but well worth the effort to persevere with the reading of it.
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you
I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet
They're gonna knock me off my feet
Kisses on the bottom
I'll be glad I've got 'em
I'm gonna smile and say "I hope you're feelin' better"
And sign "with love" the way you do
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you
I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet
They're gonna knock me off my feet
Kisses on the bottom
I'll be glad I've got 'em
I'm gonna smile and say "I hope you're feelin' better"
And sign "with love" the way you do
I'm gonna sit right down, write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you
And make believe it came from you
